You did such an amazing job in this chapter. I reared up. Love that the aneurysm was healed as well. And you mentioned glory. I'm excited for her entrance. Looking foward to how Spike handles the soul. This time he has Buffy, Joyce and Dawn to get him through.

Author's Response: Thanks! I had some help so I can't take all the credit. There was a purpose for each trial. The first was easy to understand. Would he fight for those he cared about knowing he might not win. Easy answer. The second was more about how long he would fight, would he give up? Just how serious was he about saving these women? The third? Was he willing to give his life if necessary to save one of them? There is no guilt if he accepts the mantle of champion.